The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 50,400

€ 81,400

€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 430i Cabrio is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.3
71.9
79.7
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.5 in
Height
54.3 in
110.6
182.6
110.6
182.7
182.6 in
Length
182.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.8 %

General
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
249 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
189 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
15.8 lb/hp
9.73 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
36 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
565 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data